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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.84, 604.43 and 248.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.84, 604.43 and 248.54 is: 372.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.84 : 604.43 = 248.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.84/604.43 = 248.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.84x = 604.43 × 248.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.84x = 150,221.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,221.70/402.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.91

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